Does Osgood-Schlatter go away?

Does Osgood-Schlatter go away?

Osgood-Schlatter disease usually goes away with time and rest. Sports activities that require running, jumping or other deep knee-bending should be limited until the tenderness and swelling subside.

How do you get rid of Osgood-Schlatter bumps?

Osgood-Schlatter disease treatments can include:

1. R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation).
2. Anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, to reduce pain and swelling.
3. Elastic wrap or a neoprene sleeve around the knee.
4. Stretching, flexibility, and physical therapy exercises for the thigh and leg muscles.

How does Osgood-Schlatter happen?

Osgood-Schlatter disease happens during the growth spurt of puberty, when the bones, muscles, and tendons grow at different rates. In OSD, the tendon that connects the shinbone to the kneecap pulls on the growth plate at the top of the shinbone.

What causes Osgood-Schlatter disease in adults?

Similar to Sever’s disease, Osgood-Schlatter disease is caused by repetitive movements such a running, jumping and sprinting.

Can Osgood Schlatter cause problems later in life?

Pain associated with sudden spurts of growth in children and teenagers is often chalked up to ‘growing pains’, but if not assessed and treated, Osgood-Schlatter disease can follow adolescents into adulthood.